MLT Blood Bank/Transfusion Services

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Job Description Summary:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs routine and special laboratory tests in designated areas of the laboratory.
• Demonstrates competence in all areas of assigned cost center plus in depth knowledge and demonstrated competence in a discipline within their cost center.
• Evaluates and reports test results as instructed by test procedure or section procedure including critical value reporting.
• Performs reagent and instrument quality control and records results, and reports problems to supervisory personnel as instructed in procedures and assists in resolving them.
• Performs and maintains records of preventive maintenance on assigned instruments
• Inventories, receives and stores supplies for assigned areas and prepares reagents as needed.
• Obtains specimens from patients for laboratory procedures.
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Management for Generators Certification will be provided to staff assigned to handle hazardous waste (alcohols, xylene, and stain) to the hazardous waste drum collection area on the dock.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from a NACCLS approved program or equivalent.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.
• TN State License
• Must obtain State of TN license within six month of hire date.
• Maintain State of TN licensure by completing continuing education as required by State of not less than 12 CE hours annually.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years of experience, one at JMCGH.  Knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures normally acquired by 3 months to one year of on the job training and orientation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated competence in more than one discipline of the department in lab.  Routine performance of additional duties above and beyond standard job assignment.  Recommendation of Cost Center Manager.

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Communication and verbal skills to schedule procedures, report results, and obtain patient information with nursing personnel on a frequent basis and with physicians and office staff on an occasional basis.
• Interpersonal skills with patients to perform special tests in the Laboratory on an occasional basis.

Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.